Definitions

gunslinger

[guhn-sling-er] / ˈgʌnˌslɪŋ ər /

NOUN

gunman

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assassin hit man hit woman sniper

STRONG

killer torpedo triggerman

NOUN

outlaw

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bandit crook desperado fugitive gangster hoodlum hooligan marauder mobster outcast pariah robber

STRONG

brigand con criminal drifter hood jailbird mug racketeer

WEAK

ex-con wrong number

Antonyms

STRONGEST

law police

Example Sentences

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Gunslinger fantasies — I go after that in the book.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2023

Gunslinger - Any quarterback known for having a strong throwing arm and leading a prolific passing game.

From Washington Times • May 10, 2019

Gunslinger — Any quarterback known for having a strong throwing arm and leading a prolific passing game.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2019

But the film mostly draws from the first installment, The Gunslinger.

From The Verge • Aug. 8, 2017

Like The Gunslinger, I want to know what the end game is.

From New York Times • Oct. 23, 2016